
At a glance
A quick overview of the prize, key dates and main entry requirements.
- Type: Game-of-skill contest
- Status: Active · ending soon
- Promoter: Challenger Limited
- Open in: Australia
- Starts: August 3, 2026
- Ends: September 14, 2026
- Prize: Australian Open experience for 2, valued up to AU$8,500
- Purchase required: No
How to enter
- Open Challenger's official Australian Open competition page and access the entry form.
- Complete the required contact details, including a valid email address and mobile number.
- Answer the competition question in English in 25 words or fewer: “How would a guaranteed regular income for life improve your happiness in retirement?”
- Submit your entry before the competition closes. Only one entry per person is permitted.
Who can enter
- Australian residents aged 18 or over.
- Employees or agents of Challenger Group and associated entities, and their immediate families, are excluded.
- Financial advisers and their employees or agents, including dealer-group employees and practices in Australia, are also excluded.
What you can win
Prize: one winner and a companion receive an experience at the capital.com Australian Open in Melbourne valued up to AU$8,500.
The package includes a Rory McIlroy inside-the-ropes experience (subject to availability), Trophy Club premium hospitality, Welcome Gala tickets, a round of golf for two at Victoria Golf Club, return economy flights from a major Australian airport, three nights at a Crown hotel, a $400 dinner voucher and $600 in Uber vouchers for Melbourne transfers.
How the winner is chosen: this is a game of skill. Eligible entries are judged on creativity, originality and relevance, with the final decision scheduled for September 18, 2026.
- The prize is intended to be taken December 1–4, 2026 during the Australian Open in Melbourne.
- The inside-the-ropes experience is subject to event scheduling, Rory McIlroy's availability and operational requirements.
- The prize is not transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash.
Official information
Information reviewed on September 8, 2026. Check the official promotion before entering in case the organizer updates any details.
Frequently asked questions
When does the competition end?
The official landing says the competition ends September 14, 2026.
What is the prize worth?
Challenger states that the prize is valued up to AU$8,500.
How is the winner chosen?
A judging panel selects the best eligible entry based on creativity, originality and relevance. This is not a random draw.